Convert CAT to CST Time
Free online converter with current times, time difference, and conversion table between CAT and CST time zones.
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Time difference: -8 hours
CAT to CST Conversion Table
This table shows common CAT times converted to CST time:
About CAT and CST Time Zones
CAT Time Zone
Full Name: Central Africa Time
UTC Offset: UTC+2
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Standard time in Central Africa.
Used in: Botswana, Burundi, DRC, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
CST Time Zone
Full Name: Central Standard Time
UTC Offset: UTC-6
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Standard time in the Central Time Zone of North America.
Used in: USA, Canada, Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador
How to Convert CAT to CST
Enter CAT Time
Enter the CAT time you want to convert using the time picker or by typing directly in 24-hour format.
Click Convert
Click the "Convert Time" button to perform the conversion from CAT to CST.
View Result
The equivalent CST time will be displayed, along with the time difference between the two zones.
Use Conversion Table
For quick reference, you can also use the conversion table below that shows common CAT times converted to CST.
Common Uses for CAT to CST Conversion
International Business
Schedule meetings and calls between locations in Botswana and USA time zones.
Travel Planning
Calculate arrival times and plan activities when traveling between Botswana and USA.
Event Scheduling
Convert event times for international broadcasts, webinars, or sports events between these regions.
Keeping in Touch
Find the best times to call friends, family, or colleagues across these time zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
The time difference between CAT and CST is -8 hours. This means that when it's noon (12:00 PM) in CAT, it's 4:00 AM in CST.
To convert CAT to CST time, subtract 8 hours from the CAT time. You can use our converter at the top of this page for instant and accurate conversions.
CAT does not observe DST. CST observes DST.
Partial overlap in business hours.
Our converter uses standard time zone offsets. For the most accurate conversions during DST transition periods, please verify the exact dates when DST begins or ends in the relevant regions, as these can vary by year and location.